Production Engineering & Development References
Product test bench
- Transmission test bench for multi-megawatt power
- Extensive measurement data
- EPCM delivery, low cost and fast delivery
- Dynamic hydraulic loading systems
How it was done
- Completion of concept design
- Structural analysis
- Detail design of parts
- Electric and automation engineering
Result: Enabled implementation of multi-megawatt test bench; unique solution, first in the world
New Factory concept
- 9 different factory layout options created and one selected
- Technology selected
- Animation created
How it was done
- Brain storming the ideal layout options
- Analyse and design layout options
- Define the technology
- Select the layout and technology
- Create an animation and presentation
Result: Presented the investment plan to the group board; investment made
Assembly Cell
- Cycle time reduced from 14.3 to 7.2 min/unit
- 50% reduction in production man-hours
- Capacity increased from 42 to 66 units/d
- Utilisation degree improved from 53% to 82%
How it was done
- Analysis of current situation; define future targets
- Development of new production methods based on current state and future targets
- Design the new factory layout according to the MOST* results
- Design the lifting accessories for front axis
- Design the machine vision supported automatic screwing machine for axis
Result: Cell operational 4.5 months after project start
Production control concept
Goal: short lead time with simple control mechanism
- Procurement and material management
- Visual management: control board and layout
- Training and start of piloting
On time delivery and lead time
- OTD improved from 60% ca. to 90% ca
- Lead time reduced by up to 5 weeks
- Improved understanding of how process behaves
- Implementation of simple control principles
How it was done
- Analysed current situation, value stream map
- Training of applicable Lean methods
- Design of new production control principle
- Gates, Sales balancing, CONWIP
- Use of ERP and needed changes
- To-be value stream map, implementation plan
Result: Rapid solution implemented for acute problem